“From a financial point of view, last year’s budget was worse for hospitality than Covid,” says Philip Thorley, who owns 18 pubs across...

Dales The Chef’s Choice, a third-generation family-run foodservice wholesaler, is embracing artificial intelligence and digital...

What a cast! From agritech powerhouses to sustainability heroes, packaging pioneers, HR champions and global logistics titans—the 2025...

New research has been published which shows financial stress as the top concern for UK employees – with hospitality employees feeling the...

Co-op has confirmed that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen during cyber-attacks on the retailer in April. The chief...

Food security, changing weather patterns and labor availability were key topics at Fruit Focus 2025, with an emphasis on how innovation...

Rachel Reeves has been warned that reforms to private pensions will be a “nail in the coffin” for struggling businesses. The Chancellor...

The Bank of England is prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market shows signs of slowing down, its governor has said....

Two state-subsidised restaurants, fresh fruit and vegetable vouchers, and a mobile greengrocer delivering nutritious food to deprived...

Amazon has rolled out 15-minute grocery deliveries to cities across the UK after striking a national partnership with rapid delivery firm...

UKHospitality has called on the government to spell out exactly how its new 10-year health plan will affect the nation’s pubs,...

The UK’s fresh produce industry has reached breaking point—and today, the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is pulling no punches. In an...

Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Alan Taylor has warned that the UK’s hoped‑for "soft landing" could be in jeopardy. Speaking at the ECB...

Marks & Spencer’s online shop is set to be fully restored by August following April’s crippling cyber‑attack, CEO Stuart Machin confirmed...

The chief executive of Marks & Spencer has launched a scathing critique of the government’s post-Brexit trading rules with the EU, urging...

In a bold move that has raised eyebrows across the financial sector, the UK government is forging ahead with sweeping pension reforms...

UKHospitality is urging the Government to formally recognise the hospitality sector as a key player in national efforts to get young...

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a series of new initiatives under its 'Plan A' sustainability programme, aiming to enhance the...

Fresh food prices in the UK have experienced a notable increase, with inflation reaching 2.4% in May 2025, up from 1.8% in April. This...

The UK supermarket property market is experiencing a surge in investor interest, driven by the sector's resilience and attractive...

BerryWorld is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary and is excited about its ever improving varietal portfolio. Founded in 1994, the...

The Governor of the Bank of England has called on ministers to “rebuild relations” with the European Union, highlighting how Brexit has...

New figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have revealed a concerning decline in farm business incomes...

Rotten tomatoes could soon be a thing of the past, as researchers have unveiled a promising way to make sweeter tomatoes by editing just...

George Freeman, the former science minister, has been named the new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology...

The UK government and industry partners have announced a substantial £43 million investment to enhance truckstops nationwide, aiming to...

Strawberry availability across Europe is currently limited, as the Dutch, Belgian, and UK seasons draw to a close. The Egyptian season is...

The UK could strike a game-changing trade deal with the US under Donald Trump, while also rebuilding its bridges with the EU, positioning...

DP World is celebrating the operational launch of the world’s first all-electric berth with the arrival of its first ships, marking a...

Commercial greenhouse operators are constantly seeking strategies to maximise profits in what has become a highly competitive landscape....

Rachel Reeves is set to outline her plans next week to utilise the £354bn local government pension scheme to stimulate the UK economy....

In a surprising shake-up of senior leadership among UK grocery giants, Iceland's group buying director Andrew Staniland has dramatically...

Disney's much-loved characters are set to play a significant role in encouraging children to eat more fruit, as part of a new and...

Donald Trump’s return to power in the 2024 US presidential election has sparked fresh uncertainties for international trade. For the...

The UK Parliament will soon host a delegation from Denmark to explore insights from the country’s ambitious sustainable food and farming...

European fresh produce titan AMFresh is aiming for an impressive €3.5bn in sales by the end of this decade and is prepared to invest an...

A key part of the UK’s post-Brexit border strategy has been put on pause for more than a year amid government concerns over the cost of...

New Covent Garden Market is celebrating a milestone - 50 years at its iconic Nine Elms site. Originally based in Covent Garden, central...

Fenmarc Produce based in Elm, Cambridgeshire have completed the purchase of Alfred G. Pearce Ltd of Setchey, Norfolk for an undisclosed...

Adverse weather conditions and ongoing global crises continue to present formidable challenges to the fresh produce market, as...

The Bank of England policymakers are widely expected to cut borrowing costs for businesses and homeowners by reducing official interest...

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has...

The devastating floods and storms that have swept through southern and eastern Spain, claiming over 250 lives, have also exposed the...

A derelict complex of greenhouses in Sheffield is blooming back to life, thanks to the efforts of a local social food enterprise. Food...

Morrisons has unveiled a new initiative to support its farmers, offering them a 5% discount in stores and online. This gesture of...

Nearly half of all lorry drivers in the UK are dissatisfied with the quality and availability of suitable rest stops, according to a new...

Aldi is ramping up its presence in the UK retail sector, with ambitious plans to open 11 new stores before Christmas. This expansion is...

A quirky variety of potato named after the beloved Disney character is set to make waves in kitchens across the UK after a successful...

Farmers have issued a stark warning that Rachel Reeves's recent tax reforms could adversely affect approximately 75% of British food...

Bernard O’Malley, the founder of major UK fresh produce supplier Nationwide Produce, has passed away at the age of 88, marking the end of...